Armstrong Booster Pump Startup Instructions
Armstrong booster pumps maintain consistent water pressure in high-rise residential and commercial settings, making them critical to building operations. If you want to ensure you’re using this essential equipment properly, this set of Armstrong booster pump startup instructions will walk you through the process from start to finish.
These directions are for pre-configured design envelope systems in the 6800 vertical Multi-Stage and 6900DualPAK series, such as the 6800G, as well as smart-controlled packaged units from the 6800 IVS series.
Starting Design Envelope Models
- Step 1. Confirm a viable power connection to the unit - Make sure there are no faulty fuses or defective wires that could prevent proper electrical connectivity to the machine.
- Step 2. Turn on the power - Flip the main disconnect switch to supply power to the unit.
- Step 3. Switch operational control to Local Start - Press the “Remote Start” button in the upper left-hand corner of the touchscreen. The icon will change to “Local Start,” and “Booster Off” will change to “Booster On.”
- Step 4. Open Pump Overview screen - Access the Pump Overview screen by tapping the “Pump Overview” button on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Step 5. Access Pump 1 Control menu - Open the Pump 1 Control menu by touching the “PUMP 1” button at the top of the screen.
- Step 6. Select Auto Mode - Put Pump 1 into Auto mode by pressing the “AUTO” button near the top of the touchscreen.
- Step 7. Exit Pump 1 Control menu - Close the Pump 1 Control menu by tapping the “X” in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- Step 8. Repeat Steps 5-7 as needed - Put all other pumps into Auto mode as well by repeating steps 5-7 as necessary.
- Step 9. The machine will start automatically - The unit will start automatically once all pumps are placed in Auto mode.
Initiating Smart-Controlled Systems
- Step 1. Verify proper electrical connectivity to the unit - Ensure there are no blown fuses or faulty wires preventing the unit from receiving power.
- Step 2. Turn on the main power disconnect - Connect the machine to power by flipping the main disconnect button on the unit door.
- Step 3. Access the Setup menu - View the Setup menu by tapping the “SETUP SCREEN” icon on the right-hand side of the touchscreen.
- Step 4. Enter the password - Press the icon to the right of “LOG IN” at the bottom of the screen, key in the Level 1 or 2 password and then press “Ent.” The Level 1 or Level 2 screen will be displayed based on your selection.
- Step 5. Change to Local Start - Tap the “REMOTE START” button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Once the pop-up window appears, press the “REMOTE” button. The button will then change to “LOCAL.” Exit the pop-up window by pressing the “X” in the upper right-hand corner.
- Step 6. Access Pump Overview screen - View the Pump Overview menu by pressing the “PUMP OVERVIEW” button in the bottom right-hand corner of the display.
- Step 7. Enter Pump 1 Control menu - Tap the “Pump 1” button towards the top of the screen to access the Pump 1 Control menu.
- Step 8. Place Pump 1 in Auto mode - Tap the “AUTO” icon near the top of the display.
- Step 9. Exit Pump 1 Control menu - Leave the Pump 1 Control menu by tapping the “X” icon in the upper right-hand corner of the window.
- Step 10. Place all pumps in Auto mode - Repeat steps 7-9 as needed to put all the other pumps in Auto mode as well.
- Step 11. The system will start automatically - The unit will run automatically once all pumps are set to Auto mode.
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